Armor Gutierrez Rivas

Armor Gutierrez Rivas is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering at the University of East London, specializing in sustainable architectural innovation. He previously held professional roles at renowned firms including Bjarke Ingels Group (Copenhagen), MVRDV (Rotterdam), and KPF (London), where he attained the level of Associate Principal.

• Current academic role since 2017
• Former Associate Principal at KPF

His research focuses on sustainable materials and construction methodologies, particularly through projects like Sugarslab and the development of Sugarcrete and hemp-silica bio-composites. His work addresses urban sustainability challenges in areas like Hackney Wick, emphasizing community-driven solutions.

Key research outputs include publications on material science, digital fabrication workflows, and sustainable urban development. His students' projects have been recognized in multiple RIBA awards, including nominations for the Silver Medal and wins in specialized categories.

• RIBA Silver Medal Nomination 2019/2021
• RIBA Dissertation Medal 2020
• RIBA East Prize Skin thinking-Detail award 2020/2021
• RIBA London Sustainability Award 2021

He leads Unit 8 at MArch, integrating practical fabrication with academic research, collaborating with community organizations on projects such as floating communities in Royal Docks and material prototypes using sugar cane byproducts.